OG Kush
OG Kush
Also known as: Premium OG Kush, OGK, Original Kush
Overview
OG Kush is one of the most legendary and influential cannabis strains in the world, serving as the genetic backbone for countless West Coast varieties since its emergence in the early 1990s. First cultivated in Florida in the early '90s when a Northern California strain was crossed with Chemdawg, Lemon Thai and a Hindu Kush plant from Amsterdam, the strain was later brought to Los Angeles in 1996 by Matt "Bubba" Berger and Josh Del Rosso. The exact genetics remain debated, with some believing it descends from Chemdawg X Hindu Kush strains, though breeder secrecy has kept the true lineage somewhat mysterious. The "OG" designation has sparked debate, with interpretations including "Original Gangster" and "Ocean Grown," though most agree it signifies "Original" highlighting its authentic heritage. OG Kush buds are characterized by fat grape-shaped forest green nugs with long thin orange hairs, golden undertones and a coating of tiny golden-white crystal trichomes. The strain exhibits a classic sour citrusy flavor with hints of woody pine, and an aroma with spicy kushy overtones accented by sour citrus, woody pine and pungent dank. In popular culture, OG Kush has been name-checked by West Coast rap legends like Snoop Dogg, Wiz Khalifa, and Dr. Dre, cementing its place in hip-hop culture and earning respect as "the original" that set the bar for potency.
Effects
Reported Medical Uses
- Users report relief from chronic stress and anxiety
- May help with mood disorders and depression
- Often used for chronic pain management
- Users report assistance with insomnia and sleep disorders
- May help with appetite loss and nausea
- Often used for migraine relief
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Possible Negative Effects
Growing Information
Cultivating OG Kush can be challenging, but the results are rewarding, with a flowering time of about 8–9 weeks and moderate yields under ideal conditions. The strain is considered moderate difficulty to grow, thriving in warm and sunny climates with a flowering time of around 8-9 weeks and generous yield. OG Kush can handle colder nighttime temperatures and prefers lower humidity levels while flowering, grows well both indoors and outdoors, though its dense buds can make it susceptible to bud rot when humidity is high. The strain can be difficult to grow and cultivate, being slightly sensitive and susceptible to powdery mildew, with low resistance to bugs and disease, and is best grown in carefully optimized settings with hot and tropical climate if kept outdoors. Indoor yields average 17 ounces per m2, while outdoor grows can yield around 16 ounces per plant, ready for harvest in early October. OG genetics require heavy feeding with calcium and magnesium, with plants needing enough food in flowering to allow buds to develop to full potential.
Genetics
Child Strains
- 2 OG's
- 22
- 3 Kings
- 3 Kings Auto
- 313 Headband
- 3X Crazy
- 5G's Purple F2
- 5G's Yellow F2
- 707 Headband
- AK-OG Kush
- Abacus
- Abusive OG
- Alexander Kush
- Alpha OG
- Amnesia Kush
- Amnesia Kush Automatic
- Amnesia OG Auto
- Anonymous OG
- Atomic
- Auto Bruce Banner
- Auto Divine Purple
- Auto GSC
- Auto Hulk OG
- Auto OG Kush
- Auto Skywalker
- AutoGlueberry OG
- Automatic O.G. Kush
- B.T.Y OG
- Badazz Cookies OG
- Banana Krumble
- Banana Kush Auto
- Banana Kush Autoflower
- Banana OG
- Banshee
- Batman OG
- Berry OG Kush
- Big Bud XXL Automatic
- Big Kush
- Black Afghani Kush
- Black Devils OG
- Black Orchid
- Blood Diamond OG
- Blow Pops
- Blue Blood
- Blue Blood CBD
- Blue Kush
- Blue Medi Kush
- Blue OG
- Blueberry Kush
- Blueberry Kush Automatic
- Blueberry OG
- Blueberry OG Auto
- Boss OG
- Boy Scout Cookies
- Brain Swirl
- Brand Conkushion
- Break Up Cake Auto
- Bruce Banger
- Bruce Banger Fast
- Bruce Banner
- Bruce Banner #3
- Bruce Banner #3 Autoflower
- Bruce Banner 7 x Creamsicle
- Bruce Banner Auto
- Bruce Banner Autoflower
- Bruce Banner Fast Version
- Bubba Kush
- Bubba Valley Kush
- Bubble Kush Autoflowering
- Bubble Kush Automatic
- Bubblegum OG Kush
- Buddha Tahoe
- Burmese Kush
- C.Banana
- Cactus Cooler
- Cali Bay Dream
- Cali Cookies
- Cali Deli
- Candy Kush
- Captain Crunch
- Cherry Grapefruit
- Chiquita Banana
- Club 33 OG
- Comatose OG
- Cookie Monster
- Critical Kush
- Crème Brûlée
- Diamond OG
- Dragon OG
- Empire OG
- Face Off OG
- Fall '97
- Fire OG
- Flowerbomb Kush
- Forum Cut Cookies
- Ghost OG
- Grandpa's Breath
- Grape Runtz
- Gumbo
- Headband
- Headband OG
- Hellfire OG
- Holy Trinity
- Illuminati OG
- Insane OG
- Kali Dog
- Kandy Kush
- Khalifa Kush
- King Louis XIII
- Kosher Kush
- LA Kush
- Legend OG
- Lemonhead OG
- Little Dragon
- Lunar OG
- Madman OG
- Malibu OG
- Mandarin Kush
- Mango Sapphire
- Marathon OG
- Mars OG
- Mary Jane
- Master Yoda
- Mega Wellness OG
- Mercury OG
- Nana OG
- OG #18
- OG Blueberry
- OG Cheese
- OG Chem
- OG Eddy Lepp
- OG Kush Auto
- OG Shark
- OG Trainwreck
- OGKB
- Obama Kush
- Obama Runtz
- Ocean Beach
- Oh Geez
- Orange Blossom
- Orange Juice
- Orange Kush
- Park Fire OG
- Peach OG
- Peppermint Cookies
- Phantom OG
- Pineapple Kush
- Pineapple OG
- Pink Kush
- Platinum Cookies
- Platinum Girl Scout Cookies
- Platinum Kush
- Platinum OG
- Poison OG
- Pre-98 Bubba Kush
- Presidential Kush
- Presidential OG
- Private Reserve
- Pure Kush
- Purple OG Kush
- Raskal OG
- Rose OG
- SFV OG
- San Fernando Valley OG
- Skywalker OG
- Sour Kush
- Sour OG
- Stank Breath
- Strawberry Kush
- Super OG Kush
- Supreme OG
- Sweet Diesel
- Sweet Kush
- Tahoe OG
- Thin Mint Cookies
- Thin Mint GSC
- Tiger's Blood
- Topanga OG
- True OG
- Tuna OG
- Venus OG
- Woody Kush
- XXX OG
- Yeti OG
- Yoda OG
- Zeta Sage
- Zombie OG